Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate Associate Attorney to join its San Antonio office. This role offers a unique opportunity for attorneys with 3–5 years of experience to gain hands-on transactional experience while working directly with senior attorneys. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting skills, a practical legal mindset, and an interest in small to mid-market business law, including M&A, entity formation, and corporate governance.

Location:

• San Antonio, TX

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of corporate legal documents, including:

  • Operating agreements

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Purchase and sale agreements (stock and asset-based)

  • Letters of intent (LOIs)

  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

  • Promissory notes, deeds, and supporting financing documents

  • Corporate resolutions and meeting minutes

• Conduct legal due diligence in support of M&A transactions

• Assist in business entity formation and counsel on governance structures

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational issues

• Prepare closing documents and disclosure schedules

• Work collaboratively with external professionals such as CPAs and financial consultants

• Support senior attorneys in strategic corporate structuring initiatives

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant corporate/transactional law experience

• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department

• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and meet tight deadlines independently

• Strong attention to detail and high-level organizational skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas, or eligible for admission

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills

• Practical and business-minded approach to problem-solving

• Effective communicator with a client-focused mindset

• Ability to quickly build rapport and maintain strong client relationships

• Familiarity with startup and small business legal needs preferred

• Experience preparing closing documents and disclosure schedules a plus

• Advanced spreadsheet skills a plus

Benefits:

• Hands-on mentorship from senior attorneys

• Substantive responsibility from day one in a supportive small firm environment

• Opportunities for growth and development in a transactional-focused practice

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors, and governmental entities. Its major practice areas include commercial disputes, construction law, government contracts, guardianship and probate litigation, labor and employment, insurance defense, probate and trust administration, real estate, and mediation. The firm's team of attorneys has over 100 years of combined legal experience. Its office is located in San Antonio, Texas.